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Tip
#12
Biscuit Joiner
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Biscuit
Joiner Setup and Features
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Figure23-1.
The biscuit joiner is powered by the Mark V's powerplant
and can be used with either the Model 500 or Model 510.
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The biscuit
joiner housing attaches to the quill and the blade arbor attaches
to the main power spindle of the Mark V's powerplant (Figure
23-1). It may be used with either the Mark V Model 500
or Model 510. Follow the setup instructions in the Owners
Manual that came with your biscuit joiner.
Some of
the important features (Figure
23-2) and capacities of your biscuit joiner are:
- Spring-loaded
workpiece guide and safety guard help improve operator confidence
and safety.
- Engraved
centerline on guide permits easy alignment of workpiece.
- Adjustable
depth stops and guide rod grooves permit easy use of three
different biscuit sizes (#0, #10 and #20) for a variety
of applications.
- Adjustable
pins in guide penetrate stock to provide more positive control
and reduce kick-backs.
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Figure23-2.
Familarize yourself with these importnat features
of the Shopsmith biscuit joiner.
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Carbide-tipped
blade will provide years of normal service without sharpening.
- Built-in
dust chute for easy at-tachment of standard 2-1/2" dust
collection hoses.
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